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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
And in Bethel, King Salmon and Cold Bay, only one balloon launches each day rather than the standard complement of two.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
One encouraging aspect of this experimental drug, according to Weber, is its potential to complement other drugs that treat early Alzheimer’s disease.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Taco Bell’s new Frank’s RedHot Diablo Sauce is a perfect complement to the fan-favorite Crispy Chicken, which is returning to menus as Crispy Chicken Burritos, Soft Tacos, Strips, and new Nacho Fries.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
And in Bethel, King Salmon and Cold Bay, only one balloon launches each day rather than the standard complement of two.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
But while station owners no doubt had some worries about surrendering audience to streaming, Goldman says DWTS’s gains are proof that the two ecosystems can complement each other.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
One encouraging aspect of this experimental drug, according to Weber, is its potential to complement other drugs that treat early Alzheimer’s disease.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Before starting a supplement, consult with your healthcare provider to determine the optimal dosage.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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OneGenAway is hosting drive-through food supplement pickups.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In brief – Atlantic thermal capacities, a Gulf Stream, six stable air masses, including (something of a future issue) polar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Improvements in several fields are necessary to achieve this capacity.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Shaped like a wheel, with concentric circles around silk spokes, the webs are sometimes adorned with decorations – called stabilimenta.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Taking inspiration from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Douglas Sirk melodramas of the '50s, director Ti West delights in playing with contrasts in Pearl, adorning grisly murders and a terrifying lead performance with a sumptuous score and rich, saturated colors.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Like coral reefs, these oyster reefs played crucial ecological roles, providing habitat and nurseries for many other species and filtering vast volumes of water.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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This was caused mainly by lower retail fuel margins that were partially offset by higher sales volumes.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Far from creating a cold, mechanical work experience, AI collaboration enhanced positive emotions in ways that rival human teamwork itself.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eric Pau, Senior Associate Director at Ricacorp Properties, a major real estate firm in Hong Kong, told CNN many banks view them as high-risk investments.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now word on the street has it the A-list actress might be dipping her toes back into the real estate waters, this time with a decadent Hollywood Regency-style spread in the prime lower Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bailey lit the Yellow Jackets up through the air, completing 24 of 32 attempts for 340 yards and two touchdowns.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Each of the 31 rooms has been decorated by the Smith family, which has owned the property since the early 1990s.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney wore the beige suede Maysale pump from Manolo Blahnik, which stands out with a square buckle detail decorating the vamp.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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